New York's Assault Weapon Restrictions

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New York state has a ban on all assault weapons. Assault weapons owned and registered before January 15, 2013 are exempt from this. Active and retired law enforcement are allowed to own assault weapons. Law enforcement may possess assault weapons.

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What is Assault Weapon Restrictions?

Some states have restrictions, banns, or require owners to register firearms they conceder to be "assault weapons". The definitions of an "assault weapon" varies widely from state to state. These definitions can include whether the gun is fully automatic, the magazine size it can carry, and others.

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Other New York firearm laws

• New York Permit to Purchase
• New York Firearm Registration
• New York Owner License
• New York Open Carry
• New York Concealed Carry
• New York State Preemption of Local Restrictions
• New York Magazine Capacity Restriction
• New York Castle Doctrine
• New York Stand Your Ground
• New York Peaceable Journey
• New York Assault Weapon Restrictions
• New York NFA Weapon Restrictions

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